I have been watching this forum for some time now. I was you lot that convinced me to get the FZ20 and I thank you all for pointing me in the direction of a new adventure full of fun.
I'm an old 35mm film dinosaur (started photography in Spain many moons ago with a 5X4 plate SpeedGraphic) This new media drives me crazy but I enjoy the challenge of being able to change reality to my taste.
Since having the camera –Nov. last year I haven't had many opportunities to put it through its paces and trying to get along with Photoshop CS has been a hard hill to clime. Things are beginning to get clear and I have been able to put some pics on this page.

I like your gallery very much!
You have very good eye!Good perspective and composition!
My favourites are the B&Ws, very good old school feeling!
I think good photos don't need PS, resize and sharpen them for the web,that' all.But this is only my opinion (I've taking photos only for 4-5 months).
Good shooting!
Bali

IMO there is 2 schools of thought with regards to Digital PP. (not a new phenomenon - masters like Bresson , Adams etc.- manipulated and posed their now invaluable works)

I agree with the German term "to make" a picture rather than the English "to take" a picture.

It's all a question of creativity. When you change reality you are being creative. Photocopiers do paint with light as well! Although, if you can "make" a good picture without manipulation you will demonstrate your ability as a photographer.

I have been watching this forum for some time now. I was you lot that convinced me to get the FZ20 and I thank you all for pointing me in the direction of a new adventure full of fun.
I'm an old 35mm film dinosaur (started photography in Spain many moons ago with a 5X4 plate SpeedGraphic) This new media drives me crazy but I enjoy the challenge of being able to change reality to my taste.
Since having the camera –Nov. last year I haven't had many opportunities to put it through its paces and trying to get along with Photoshop CS has been a hard hill to clime. Things are beginning to get clear and I have been able to put some pics on this page.

All comment will be appreciated as I have learned from the forum that you can be very kind and fair, please continue doing so.

Thanks to all for your encouraging comments to my first posting on this forum.
It took me 4-5 months to gather this collection and I suspect it will take me a few more months to post another lot. But I will. In the meantime I shall continue watching this forum (I'm beginning to get to know you quite well) and I will from time to time post some questions and perhaps answer some.